Los Angeles Lakers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Warriors’ expected free agent contract offer for LeBron James is revealed

The grass might not necessarily be greener for LeBron James if he ends up leaving the Los Angeles Lakers this summer. The Golden State Warriors would be ready to offer James the full non-taxpayer midlevel exception of $15.1 million for next season, Anthony Slater of ESPN reported Wednesday.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Lakers’ Austin Reaves linked to Jazz as free agency nears

The Lakers are widely expected to re-sign Austin Reaves. If they don’t, well, you just never know. In a recent free-agency and trade breakdown for Bleacher Report, NBA cap expert Eric Pincus floated the idea of the Jazz pursuing Reaves in a sign-and-trade scenario this summer.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / June 17

Luka Doncic Wishes He Could Play Michael Jordan In 1-on-1

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is one of the best players in the NBA today and has already established himself as an all-time elite scorer who loves competition and has no fear of facing off against anyone.

New York Knicks News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

The NBA began awarding the NBA Finals MVP in 1969. How many of the winners since then can you name in six minutes?

The '30-point, 20-rebound playoff games' quiz

The '6+ three-pointer NBA Finals games' quiz

The 'NBA Finals-winning coaches' quiz

NBA News / Hoops Wire / June 17

LeBron James, Kevin Love may have reunion in works, with Lakers

The Lakers are expected to focus much of their offseason on LeBron James. Perhaps Kevin Love could eventually enter the picture, too. Speaking on ESPN’s

NBA News / Yardbarker

The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / June 17

Lakers linked to ideal player for LeBron James in NBA Draft

The NBA Draft is on the way, and the Los Angeles Lakers have some decisions to make.

Rival executives believe LeBron's free agency will end this way

Report: LeBron James takes major step toward deciding his future

ESPN insiders address Knicks, Zuby Ejiofor NBA Draft rumors

Top under-the-radar 2026 NBA Draft prospects

The 'Most NBA games played' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / June 17

Houston’s Chris Cenac Jr. Participates In Pre-Draft Workout

Improving the center position looks to be a major focus of the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason as getting an ideal big man to pair with superstar guard Luka Doncic is undoubtedly a need.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / June 17

Luka Doncic: This Is ‘Very Important’ Offseason For Lakers After ‘Bad Season’

Well before Luka Doncic became a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, and even before he came over to the NBA, he was a star for Real Madrid, one of the true premier European clubs.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

Austin Reaves News / Total Pro Sports / June 17

New Report Reveals What Could Complicate Austin Reaves’ Lakers Future

Austin Reaves has gone from an undrafted long shot to one of the NBA’s most valuable guards. After a career-best 2025-26 campaign, he’s now positioned to become one of the biggest names in free agency.

Luka Doncic News / Larry Brown Sports / June 17

Luka Doncic has a free agency request for the Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers have some big decisions to make this offseason, and superstar Luka Doncic isn’t hiding what he wants added to this roster. With free agency around the corner, Doncic revealed what he wants the Lakers to add.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

The '6+ three-pointer NBA Finals games' quiz

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / June 17

Warriors’ Potential LeBron James Path May Depend on One Major Decision

Already one week deep into the NBA offseason, LeBron James’ future continues to dominate the conversations. And as things stand, the Golden State Warriors are reportedly waiting in the background if one major situation changes.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / June 17

Lakers Draft Rumors: Interest In Syracuse’s William Kyle III

As it currently stands, the Los Angeles Lakers own just one pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, the 25th overall selection in the first round. But even though

J.J. Redick News / Silver Screen & Roll / June 17

JJ Redick’s successful second season leaves no doubt about his Lakers’ future

Welcome to our annual Lakers season in review series, where we’ll look back at each player on the team’s roster this season and evaluate if they should be part of the future of the franchise.

LeBron James News / Hoops Rumors / June 17

Warriors Expecting LeBron James To Remain With Lakers?

Among potential suitors for LeBron James, the Warriors have been cited most frequently as the biggest threat to lure the star forward out of Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / June 17

Lawrence Tanter Retires As Lakers Public Address Announcer, Transitions Into New Role

The Los Angeles Lakers announced Lawrence Tanter’s tenure as the team’s public address announcer for home games has come to an end after 43 seasons. Tanter is going to remain involved with the organization, however, in the role of special advisor for game presentation.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Ball Exclusives / June 17

Bill Simmons would ‘bet his life’ LeBron James will sign with this team in 2026

As always, speculation has been rampant on where LeBron James will take his talents as he enters free agency this offseason. After playing the previous eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer could be on the move again.

Luka Doncic News / Hoops Wire / June 17

Luka Doncic offers thoughts on what Lakers need this offseason

The Lakers already know they have work to do this offseason. Apparently, Luka Doncic has a pretty good idea of where he’d start. Speaking during a recent interview with Drafteados, Doncic was asked what he believes the Lakers need to add around him moving forward.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / June 17

Lakers Legend, Who Suffered a Stroke in March, Announces Retirement After 43 Seasons as He Begins New NBA Chapter

The LA Lakers have seen legends on the court come and go over the last four decades. But one legend constantly remained behind the microphone. Now, as

LeBron James News / Hoops Wire / June 16

LeBron James, Lakers trying to work out new contract

The Cavaliers and others continue to be linked to LeBron James. That doesn’t mean he’s leaving the Lakers. According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, the focus remains on the Lakers as James and Los Angeles continue discussing what could be his return for a record-setting 24th NBA season.